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As Collections Assistant within a well-established legal/corporate environment,
your professionalism and positive interpersonal skills will contribute to rehabilitating customer accounts and retaining sound,
profitable business for the organization.
In this role, you will:
- Conduct timely and effective collection follow-up on assigned accounts in varying stages of arrears.
- Receive file instructions, gather information, draft and mail out correspondence, collections and foreclosure related documents and notices.
- Create reports, reconcile accounts and maintain up to date knowledge of the on-line reporting systems.
- Telephone customers with outstanding accounts, display professionalism and respect while assessing the situation, obtaining customer cooperation and protecting the organizations interests. Provide straightforward, ethical and knowledgeable service to create a relationship of mutual trust and confidence to enable collection of outstanding invoices.
- Work with and provide strong support to the team of corporate commercial lawyers and accounting staff.
- Build strong working relationships with legal representatives and court staff for filings and setting court dates.
Education
- Related formal training in business, accounting/collections or legal is a definite asset.
Experience
- 3+ years experience working in the collections/foreclosure area.
Computer Skills
- Word, Excel, Outlook
Desired Attributes
- Ability to develop relationships and excel at customer service.
- Confident, self-motivated and independent worker who thrives in a busy, team environment.
- Strong communication and positive interpersonal skills, supported by the ability to prioritize and take ownership of customer accounts. Strong organizational, motivational and multi-tasking skills. Above average negotiation and analytical skills.